S10612 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Amends the definition of "racially polarized voting" for purposes of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York; relates to prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement; relates to preclearance by the civil rights bureau of certain policies related to voting; provides that a plaintiff that commences an action under the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York shall send a copy of the complaint to the civil rights bureau within ten days of the commencement of such action.

Title
Relates to certain provisions of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-06-01
In committee
Rules
Introduced
2026-06-01
Same as
A11592
Law section
Election Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

Same as

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